| ROBERT F. STEWART II |
| "That men do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important of all the lessons that history has to teach." Aldous L. Huxley 1894 -1963 |
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| Having been involved in Art, Media and Content Creation throughout his professional career, Robert has endeavored to learn as much as possible regarding the creative and technical issues related to media production and management. He has a wide and diverse range of experience in the creation, distribution and marketing of Film, Video, Music and other media forms and a significant depth of understanding of the �Media Collective,� in general. With over twenty years working in the Los Angeles, Nashville and Austin creative arenas, Robert has been extremely fortunate to work on several major productions with a number of well-known Industry veterans. As a credentialed writer, producer and director he has worked with a wide range of budgets, fomats and toolsets. Robert is also an avid historian and brings his love of research, historical accuracy and perspective to his writing projects. This includes two recent screenplays: Moon Over Bourbon Street, a story about the modern practice of Voodoo, and Big Bend, a short story and screen play that explores border security and Islamic Terrorism, co-authored with Raymond Stewart, of Volition Inc. |
| The HOUSE of STEWART "Virescit vulnere virtus" "Courage grows strong at a wound" |
| PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PICTUREHEAD POST FINISH - Austin, Texas & LA, CA. June 2002 to January 2005 Producer/Consultant (Contract) Development of clients and properties. Brought regional presence to the local market for the company. Ongoing development of reality TV concepts. DVC ENTERTAINMENT-Austin, Texas & LA, CA. June 2001 to June 2002 SVP Production/Producer (Contract) Conducted 250K �Picture fix� for Guy Pearce/Lili Taylor feature, A SLIPPING DOWN LIFE. Managed all elements of post/finish on six + million dollar feature, shot in and around Austin TX. WOLF FX - Austin, Texas. Jan 2001 to June 2001 Art Director/Consultant (Contract) Provided consultation and assistance to Production Company during formation of content and set design, as well as initial Broadcast Pilot production for SCIENCE IN THE MOVIES. Represented product at NATPE 2001 in Las Vegas. EVIDENCE PRODUCTIONS -Austin, Texas. Sept 2000 to Jan 2001 Art Director/Effects Producer (Contract) "EVIDENCE" Starring Willie Nelson, Directed by Sam Um. [Indy Feature.] Selected FX coordinator, facilitated post-production elements for Physical and Computer generated effects, including: Helicopter and Vehicle crashes and explosions, multiple fight scenes w/ specialized weaponry & pyrotechnics. SUNDOWN STUDIOS -Austin, Texas. October, 1999 to Sept 2000 Director of Production and Marketing Located and proofed facilities for use. Hired and assisted Facilities Manager to redesign and remodel, as well as assisted senior management in creation of vital, initial policies and procedures, so as to permit immediate selling to Clients. Facilitated important introductions and tours of new facility, with the Texas Film Commissioner and major agencies such as GSD&M, which resulted in referral of first studio client. Teleconferenced with Los Angeles clients and conducted selling tours of facility. Closed first studio clients. Marketed the company to the appropriate outside interests, i.e.; filmmakers, ad agencies, producers, gear companies, etc, statewide. SPIRITWALK VISIONEERING, INC. - Austin, Texas. January, 1995 to Sept 1999 CEO/Producer Developed content production company in association with CTO Raymond Stewart. Directed development teams of 6 to 20+ people for various projects. Formed business plan, developed client base, managed financing efforts, content acquisition, marketing strategy, strategic partnering. Managed Public Relations opportunities and Tradeshows presence at Siggraph Showbiz Expo and E-3. Clients, products, and concepts produced or developed during tenure include: www.electrocast.com � Web Broadcasting & Broadband Solutions Company. Seed stage to 1st round funding. Spiritwalk Motion Capture � Motion capture production services. In partnership with Peak Performance of Denver, CO. Kinecapture � Proprietary Motion Capture software produced for and published exclusively through Peak Performance. Straight Dope - Sound sync animation software for 3DS Max, published by Sisyphus. Electrocast Live � 130 Live music venues nation wide contracted for exclusive broadcast. Nike, Ford, Dodge, Circle K, Various others � Commercial Advertising Products, animated & live action. Spectral Resources, Harte Hanks � High End Medical/Scientific Imaging for pharmaceutical & research applications. MILITARY SERVICE/ORGANIZATIONS/AFFILIATIONS Veteran, Combat MOS, [Air Assault Op/For] MOS 19k&11b, United States Army. TAFTP, CMA, BMI EDUCATION/AWARDS Troy State, Montgomery, Alabama, [American History, English] National Gold Crown Award, for Editorial Excellence, 1981 Columbia Univ., N.Y., N.Y. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE/CREDITS: �90 NIGHTBREAKERS, Feature, Martin Sheen & Emilio Estavez, Technical Director [Military Affairs/Accuracy] & Cast , �91 CHINA BEACH, Series, [One Season] Production Dept. & Cast �92 ALWAYS, Feature, Directed by Steven Spielberg, Production Dept. �92 DICK TRACY, Feature, Directed by Warren Beatty, Production Dept. �93 PASSING THROUGH, Short Subject, Festival winner, Co-Producer & Writer �94 ARTISANS ATTIC, Commercial Spots, Producer, �94 BOB BULLOCK, Campaign Spots, Producer �95 3M, Industrial Film, Producer �96 WATERWORKS, CD-ROM Project, Producer �96 NIKE, Commercial Spots, Producer �96 UPN, Network ID�s, Producer �97 CURSOR, Cover Art, Producer �98 AIMS/IRSI, Industrials, CGI Producer �98 FORD, Commercial Spots, Producer �98 HORSESHOE BAY RESORTS, Corporate, CGI Producer �98 DODGE, Commercial Spots, Producer �98 CIRCLE K, ICEE, Commercial Spots, Producer �98 PEAK PERFORMANCE, Programming/Various Media, Producer �96-98 PSYCHOTROPE, Feature development, Producer & Writer �99- 00 SUNDOWN STUDIOS Facilities creation, SVP Production �00 SCIENCE IN THE MOVIES, Series development, Producer �01-02 A SLIPPING DOWN LIFE, Feature, Starring Guy Pearce, Producer CURRENT PROJECT: http://www.bigbendmovie.com |
| CURRICULUM VITAE |
| "The power to change history
, in revision, or in futurity,
is the most dangerous drug
of them
all." -RFS |
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